South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3207: Teacher certification renewals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3207 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Teacher certification renewals. Primary sponsor: Neal Collins (Republican), John McCravy (Republican), Lucas Atkinson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Atkinson.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-112 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ARE PERMANENT UNLESS REVOKED OR SUSPENDED AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO RENEWAL, AND TO PROVIDE NO TEACHER MAY BE REQUIRED TO RENEW A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE BOARD, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neal Collins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| John McCravy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Lucas Atkinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Atkinson
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Prefiled